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• Literary Translation Feedback Forum

  • When
    11/13/2025
  •  
    17:30 - 19:30
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    8
  • Registered
    14 registrants

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  Literary translators will gather virtually to share their works in progress and accept helpful feedback and questions from attendees. We welcome all languages and genres. To share your work, reserve a spot by emailing Lola. All source languages and genres are welcome!

  This event will be held on Zoom. After you register, check your confirmation email for login details.

  For more information about the Northwest Literary Translators, join our Facebook group or visit our website.

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• By Popular Demand, NOTIS returns to the Ballet!

  • When
    11/14/2025
  •  
    19:30
  • Location
    McCaw Hall, Pacific Northwest Ballet

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  By Popular Demand, 
  
  NOTIS returns to the Ballet!

  Date & Time: Friday, November 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM

  Location: McCaw Hall, Pacific Northwest Ballet

  Address:  321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA

  If you missed our event in June or would like to see more of Twyla Tharp: please join us at another pay-what-you-want performance of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. It will be the last theatre outing for NOTIS in 2025!

  “Pay What You Want” night means that you can get in for as little as $5! (By all means, please feel free to be generous to support the PNB,  one of the top five ballet companies in the US.)

  We will need to buy our own tickets, and we will have to wait in line to get them. The box office opens at 6 pm, and the line forms even earlier. 

  Alternatively, you can buy tickets to this show in advance for $39 by signing up for the "Beer and Ballet" program on the PNB website and getting a discount code.

  About the Program

  Dive into greatness with Twyla Tharp’s iconically athletic In The Upper Room, Dani Rowe’s heartbreaking The Window, and a world premiere from PNB Company dancers Christopher D’Ariano and Amanda Morgan. A whirl of music, dance, and fog, this collection features custom scores by Philip Glass and Shannon Rugani and will leave you marveling at the skill of PNB Company dancers.

  https://www.pnb.org/season/in-the-upper-room/

  
  
  Meet-and-Greet before the Show 
  

  After buying tickets, we’ll gather for refreshments in the area to the right of the box office, near the entrance to the restaurant, starting at 6:30 pm. Please look for the table with a NOTIS sign on it. Beverage options are excellent but you may want to have dinner in advance or smuggle in a sandwich. There are no posted signs forbidding bringing your own food.

  Parking

  Please note there is a concert scheduled at the Climate Pledge Arena, so parking in the area might be somewhat scarce and expensive. You can prepay parking at the garage across the street from the theatre on the PNB website: https://order.pnb.org/events?k=parking

  To RSVP, click the Register button. Hope to see you there!

  Questions? Email us at info@notisnet.org.

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• Note Taking for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#827), AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members

  • When
    11/15/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    10

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Note Taking for Interpreters
  Presented by Yuliya Speroff

  
  Note-taking is an essential skill for any interpreter – whether you’re interpreting at a medical appointment, a deposition, or a conference. In this 3-hour interactive webshop, interpreters will be introduced to the fundamentals of note-taking and discuss how note-taking aids in accuracy and helps interpreters deal with various interpreting challenges – from long speech segments to delicate discussions. During the webshop, interpreters will engage in multiple practice exercises to apply newly acquired knowledge and refine note-taking skills. 

  

  

  Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please arrive on time to sign in.
  Location: Online via Zoom

  
  $52 for NOTIS members; $94 for non-members
  Join NOTIS for discounts on all events and many other benefits!

  

  Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have been successful. 
  Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop. If you do not receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  
  The approval status for continuing education credits will be updated as soon as we receive confirmation from the accrediting organizations. Thank you for your patience while we complete this process.
  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	3 general	Approved (#827)
  Washington State AOC	3 performance	Approved
  ATA	3	Pending
  OJD	3 general	Approved
  CCHI	3.00 instructional CE hours (1 hour requested to be reclassified as performance-based; pending approval)	Approved (ID:10827)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 CEUs	Approved (25-1116)

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  

  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds if CE credits are not approved by any of the above entities.

  

  

  
  Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™ and DSHS-certified healthcare interpreter. Yuliya first started interpreting over 10 years ago in her hometown of Novosibirsk, Russia and has since interpreted in a variety of settings – from a fighter jet factory to a live brain surgery, and most recently at a number of hospitals in Seattle. Yuliya also holds an MA in Business Management and is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s The Medical Interpreter Blog focuses on providing medical interpreters with resources and information for continuous professional development.

  
  

  

  Certificates will be issued to attendees who:
     ☑ Arrive on time 
     ☑ Attend the entire session

  Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credit.

  

  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  ❌ The transfer of credit(s) between workshops is not permitted.

  Missed the Live Session?
  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registrants who miss the live session for one month after the workshop date. A video link will be emailed within one week following the event.

  

  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible at info@notisnet.org. 
  
  Questions? Please send them to info@notisnet.org. 

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• NOTIS Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

  • When
    12/06/2025
  •  
    13:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    Kent Senior Activity Center, Kent, WA
  • Spaces left
    58

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  RING OUT THE OLD YEAR with NOTIS! 

  All members are cordially invited to attend NOTIS’s Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party

  Save the date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
  
  Location: Kent Senior Activity Center
  600 E Smith Street Kent, WA 98032

  The Annual Meeting will review NOTIS activities for the past year and welcome new Board Members (from 1:00-2:00pm). 

  The Holiday Party (2:00-4:00pm) 
  Theme: Winter Holiday Show & Tell

  Bring pictures/props/decor, wear clothing, or prepare food/performances* that represent your family's or community's traditions for celebrating wintertime holidays.
  

  • Potluck - bring a dish to share with your friends and peers
  • Coffee, tea, and soft drinks will be provided
  • Ugly Sweater Contest - wear your most audacious seasonal sweater for the chance to dethrone last year's winner!
  • Cozy Dessert Competition - prepare your favorite cold-weather treat to showcase your culinary abilities and enter to win a prize
  • Performances* - an opportunity to show off your talents! Do you sing, play an instrument, juggle, or dance? Have you got another special skill you’d like to share? Email info@notisnet.org and secure your spot to perform! *You must bring your own background music, if applicable.* Speakers will be provided.
  • Other fun activities...  

  
  

  We look forward to seeing you there! 
  
  

  
  

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• Northwest Literary Translators Holiday Potluck

  • When
    12/11/2025
  •  
    17:30 - 19:30
  • Location
    Folio, 93 Pike St #307, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Join the Northwest Literary Translators for our annual end-of-year celebration and book exchange! Friends old and new will gather at Folio for some holiday cheer. Please bring a beverage and/or a hot or cold dish to share, and a wrapped, translated book for our exchange. Your gift can be your own translation or somebody else's work, brand new or used off your shelf, as long as it's one you would recommend to friends.

  Can you entertain us with a holiday reading or carol? Can you teach us a new toast? All entertainment ideas are welcome!

  Visit Folio's website for useful tips on how to find us!

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• Stress and Interpreting (Online live via Zoom) 2 CEUs by DSHS (#840), AOC, OJD, CCHI, ATA $38/Members

  • When
    12/13/2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    34

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Stress and Interpreting
  Presented by Eliana Lobo

  
  

  What is this training about?
  
  Attendees will learn how stress negatively impacts performance, and what they can do about it. This training explains how the physiological effects of stress impact and impede language production and conversion, while providing tools and techniques to help manage stress and improve performance.
  
  Training strategies, techniques for self-calming and study plans for interpreters will be shared with the goal of better preparing working interpreters to be better at handling stress in the moment of interpreting.
  
  Content includes techniques to improve and manage memory, breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve message delivery. Methods for establishing baseline metrics (how fast is too fast, how long is too long) will be shared; and exercises for measuring one’s progress, as well as establishing stretch goals for memory and speed will be demonstrated and shared.

  Sample scripts for managing flow before the discussion or conversation goes off track will be given. Participants will be encouraged to personalize scripted templates for us in the pre-session and when asking for a repetition or clarification. Skill drills that simulate added stress will be shared. These simulations help prepare interpreters to work while experiencing stress, in that they can learn to develop the additional mechanical skills together with the ability to work through their stress, and ultimately do a better job, while on the job.

  When?
  Saturday, December 13, 2025
  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)
  Location: Online via Zoom

  NOTE: Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop. If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost: 
  $38 for NOTIS members; $68 for non-members (Click to Join NOTIS for discounts on all events plus other excellent perks!)

  Registration:
  Registration closes five days prior to the event. Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have been successful.

  Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  CE Credits:

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	2 general	Approved (#840)
  Washington State AOC	2 general	Approved
  ATA	2	Pending
  CCHI	1.5 instructional	Approved (ID: 9589)
  OJD (Oregon Judicial Department)	2 general	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2	Pending

  
  Disclaimer: NOTIS will not be liable for reimbursing registration fees in the event that continuing education credits are not approved by any of the above-listed entities. 
  
  Agency Codes
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  

  

  
  

  About the Instructor:
  
  Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.

  
  

  Certificates of Completion?
  Certificates will be issued to attendees who: 
      • Arrive on time
      • Attend the entire session
  Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but will not receive DSHS credit.

  Refund Policy
  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  ❌ Transfers between workshops are not permitted.

  Missed the Live Session?
  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

  Accessibility & Questions
  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible: info@notisnet.org. Questions? Email info@notisnet.org.
  
  

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• Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0 (Online live via Zoom) 1 ethics and 1 general CEUs by DSHS (#812), 2 ethics by AOC, 2 general by CCHI, ATA. 0.2 by IMIA/NBCMI, $38/Members

  • When
    01/20/2026
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Zoom/Online
  • Spaces left
    28

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0
  Presented by Cindy Roat

  

  What’s it about?
  Ethics has never been so much fun! This two-hour class uses the format of the game show “Jeopardy!” to meet your one-credit ethics requirement for DSHS as well as to get you thinking about how the DSHS Code of Conduct applies to real-life situations. Join veteran interpreter trainer Cindy Roat for a fun and ethical workshop!

  
  

  Learning objectives:
  

  
  At the conclusion of this class, participants will be able to:

  • Name the 12 canons of the DSHS Code of Conduct

  • Identify which canon applies to a given circumstance in healthcare or social service interpreting.

  • Use the principles of the canons to the given circumstances to describe an appropriate response in the given circumstances.
    
    

  Handout: 12-WAC 388-03-050 DSHS Code of Conduct 2021.pdf

  This class is a redesign of the very popular Ethics Jeopardy! class approved by LTC in 2023. As so many interpreters have asked to retake the class for their annual ethics credit, the class has been redesigned, using the same Jeopardy template but changing the questions and answers.

  This short class will still begin with a quick review of the canons of the DSHS Code of Conduct. Then, as in the previous version, the participants will be split into two teams to play a game using the Jeopardy format to challenge their memory of the canons and their ability to apply the canons to specific interpreting challenges. The questions, however, will be different, as will the specific interpreting challenges presented.

  This workshop will not be recorded.
  To earn credit, live attendance is required.

  When?

  Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PST (Check-in opens at 5:50 p.m.)

  Where?

  Online via Zoom
  Log-in details will be emailed three days before and again the day before the event.
  If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost

  • $38 for NOTIS members

  • $68 for non-members
    Click here to join NOTIS

  ️ Requirements

  Before registering, make sure your device meets the Zoom system requirements. Read the full list of requirements here.

  Registration

  Register online at notisnet.org at least five days before the event.
  You’ll receive a confirmation email after registering. If not, your registration did not go through.

  Limited to 30 participants.

  
  

  ✅ Continuing Education Credit
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	1 ethics, 1 general	✅ Approved (Approval number:812)
  WA AOC	2 ethics	✅ Approved
  ATA	2 (category A)	✅ Approved
  CCHI	2 instructional hours (CEAP ID #10696)	✅ Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.2 (Registry ID 25-1024)	✅ Approved

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  FYI: The DSHS approval number for Ethics Jeopardy! is #688, and for Ethics Jeopardy! 2.0 it is #812.

  Guidelines for Earning Ethics Credits: Annual Gateway Ethics Quiz and Live Classes: Interpreters can take the Gateway ethics quiz every year to earn ethics credits within the four-year cycle. However, please note that a live ethics class or webinar can only be counted for credit once every four years, according to LTC regulations.

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.
  

  

  About the Instructor

  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

  

  Certificates

  To receive a Certificate of Attendance:

  • Arrive on time and stay for the entire session.

  • Late arrivals are welcome to stay, but no CE credit will be awarded.

  Certificates will be emailed the following week.

  Refund Policy

  • No refunds within 5 days of the event.

  • $15 processing fee for cancellations made earlier.

  • Credit for missed workshops cannot be transferred.

  • No refunds for technical or personal issues such as:

    • Unstable internet

    • Email filters blocking reminders

    • Incompatible software/hardware

  ♿ Accessibility

  Need accommodations?
  Please email info@notisnet.org at least three weeks in advance, if possible.

  ❓ Questions?

  Contact us at info@notisnet.org

  
  

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• Improving Short-Term Memory and Focus for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#841). AOC, OJD, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $52/Members

  • When
    01/24/2026
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    33

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   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  IMPROVING SHORT-TERM MEMORY and FOCUS FOR INTERPRETERS 

  Presented by Eliana Lobo
  

  

  Sharpen your skills with this hands-on workshop designed for interpreters at all levels — whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional. This interactive session focuses on strengthening two critical interpreting abilities: short-term memory and focused attention.

  Tailored for interpreters in court, healthcare, community, and educational settings, the workshop introduces practical, easy-to-replicate skill drills that you can incorporate into your personal practice routine. 

  Through participatory exercises, you'll explore:

  • Techniques to enhance memory retention 
  • Techniques to sustain attention
  • Methods to track and measure progress
  • Strategies to identify and analyze errors
  • How to increase challenge levels over time for continuous growth

  
  You'll walk away with tools to assess your own performance, choose drills that target specific skill gaps, and build a sustainable practice plan for ongoing professional improvement.

  Ready to boost your interpreting accuracy and confidence? Join us and take the first step toward sharper focus and stronger memory on the job.

  NOTE: This workshop will be recorded. Registrants will have access to the recording for one month following the event.

  
  
  

  Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please arrive on time to sign in.
  Location: Online via Zoom

  Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop. If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text (425) 615-6741.

  
  NOTIS Members: $52 / Non-members: $94 
  Join NOTIS for discounts on all events, plus additional member benefits!

  
  Registration CLOSES five days prior to the event.
  
  Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have been successful.

  Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  
  The following CE credits have been requested and are pending approval:

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  WA DSHS	3 general	Approved (Approval number:841)
  WA AOC	3 performance	Approved
  OJD	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3	Approved
  CCHI	3.00 instructional CE hours	Approved (ID:10821)
  NBCMI	0.3 CEU	Approved (Registry ID 25-1108)

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters
  

  NOTE: NOTIS is not responsible for refunds if CE credits are not approved by these entities.

  

  
  

  
  Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.

  
  

  
  Certificates will be issued to attendees who arrive on time and attend the entire session. Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credits.
  

  
  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  ❌ Transfers of credits between workshops are not permitted.

  Missed the Live Session?
  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

  
  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance. Questions? Email info@notisnet.org. 
  
  

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• Understanding Basic Medical Terminology for Interpreters and Translators (Online live session via Zoom) 4.5 CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, CCHI, IMIA/NBCMI, ATA. $74/Members

  • When
    02/07/2026
  •  
    09:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    35

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division (CID) presents:

  Understanding Basic Medical Terminology for Interpreters and Translators 

  Presented by Joe Tein, M.A.

  

  What is it about? 

  Understanding Medical Terminology for Interpreters and Translators is designed to make the fascinating and often complex “foreign” language of medicine more accessible. Participants will learn widely used basic medical terms, and principles for deciphering new, unfamiliar terms based on an understanding of the building blocks of medical terminology. We will then review specialized terms used in different specialty fields of medicine. This webshop is appropriate for medical interpreters and translators who wish to strengthen their understanding of the language of medicine, and an excellent foundation for court interpreters who encounter medical terms in their work. Because the focus is on learning basic terms and understanding how medical terms are constructed – rather than on interpreting practice –  this webshop is relevant for professionals working in any language pair.

  When?  Saturday, February 7th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. PST. This is a 5 hour workshop. Check-in at 8:50 a.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 8:50 a.m. to sign in. 

  Learning objectives:
  

  • Participants will learn and understand the meaning and usage of many commonly used medical terms.
  • Participants will learn how basic components – roots, prefixes and suffixes – are used to build medical terms, and will be able to understand the meaning of many new terms based on their knowledge of commonly used components.
  • Participants will learn specific terminology from different medical specialties such as cardiology, urology, neurology, and gastroenterology.

  Topics covered:
  

  • General medical terms used across different medical settings.
  • Components of medical terminology: how medical terms are put together.
  • Acronyms, initialisms and eponyms
  • Names of medical specialties
  • Specialty-specific terminology
  • References and Resources

  Teaching approaches:
  

  • PowerPoint presentation and handouts that present the general terms and components, with review and translation exercises.
  • Video presentation on how medical components are put together to create thousands of terms used in medicine.
  • Interactive discussion. Participants will be called on to answer questions and actively participate in review exercises throughout the webshop.
  • Breakout rooms in Zoom to work on interpreting exercises with colleagues, translating terminology and example sentences.

  
  

  Missed the Live Session?
  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

  Workshop Details

  Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
  Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Please arrive on time to sign in.
  Location: Online via Zoom

  Reminder emails with login details will be sent 3 days and 1 day before the workshop. If you don’t receive them, email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

  Cost
  NOTIS Members: $74 / Non-Members: $118

  Join NOTIS for discounts and additional member benefits!

  Registration
  Registration closes five days prior to the event. Confirmation will be emailed after registration. If you don’t receive confirmation, your registration may not have been successful. Please ensure your device meets the Zoom system requirements before registering.

  Continuing Education Credits
  The following CE credits have been requested and are pending approval:

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  DSHS	4.5 general	Pending (#)
  AOC	4.5 performance	Pending
  ATA	4 (category A)	Pending
  CCHI	4.5 instructional CE hours	Pending (CEAP ID #)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.4 CEUs	Pending ()

  
  Agency Codes:
  WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
  OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
  ATA - American Translators Association
  WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
  CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
  CCHI - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  IMIA/NBCMI - International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters

  NOTE: NOTIS is not responsible for refunds if CE credits are not approved by these entities.

  

  
  

  
  

  

  Joe Tein is a medical interpreter and a Washington State Certified Court Interpreter with a passion for helping colleagues build their skills and knowledge. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and works as a freelance medical translator from Spanish and Italian into English. He is the creator of the Washington State AOC Court Interpreters’ English–Spanish glossary of legal terms and co-author of the most comprehensive online Italian medical acronym resource (www.gilbertolacchia.it/acromed.pdf). Over the years, Mr. Tein has taught numerous classes and workshops for both medical and court interpreters, in person and online, sharing practical knowledge gained through decades of professional experience.  One participant wrote: “Joe has a way of teaching a lot of material in an interesting manner that keeps the students engaged.”

  
  

  Certificates of Completion
  Certificates will be issued to attendees who:
  - Arrive on time
  - Attend the entire session

  Please allow time to log in early. Late arrivals are welcome to stay but may not receive DSHS credit.

  Refund Policy
  ✅ Refunds are available if requested more than 5 days before the event, minus a $15 fee.
  ❌ No refunds for cancellations after that period or due to technical issues, missed reminders, or platform compatibility problems.
  ❌ Transfers between workshops are not permitted.

  Accessibility & Questions
  If you require accommodations, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance at info@notisnet.org

  
  

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• Interpreting for Dental Services (Online live session via Zoom) # CEUs by DSHS (#), AOC, OJD. by CCHI. by IMIA/NBCMI. $TBA/Members

  • Start
    02/21/2026
  •  
  • End
    02/28/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    35

   NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Interpreting for Dental Services 
  Presented by Cindy Roat

   TBA
  

  
  

   
  Saturday, February 21 and 28, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST.  

  To receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs), you must attend both sessions. Partial credits cannot be granted for attending only one session.

  Both sessions will not be recorded; therefore, you must attend both sessions to receive CEUs.

   
  You will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions three days before and again the day before the event. If you don’t receive a reminder, please email info@notisnet.org or text 425-615-6741.

   
  $TBA NOTIS members, $TBA non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  

  
  Register online five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

   
  Credit status will be updated upon approval.

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS (#)	general	To be requested
  Washington State AOC	general	To be requested*
  Oregon Judicial Department	general	To be requested
  ATA	(category A)	To be requested
  CCHI (ID:)	instructional	To be requested
  IMIA/NBCMI (ID: )	0.	To be requested

  
  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  *Note: If WA AOC has not approved this workshop by the date it takes place, it will not appear on your certificate of completion. You can check the Continuing Education Class List later to see if it was approved. Please keep in mind that AOC decides the type of credit awarded, so it may differ from what NOTIS requested.
  

  Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

  

  
  Cindy Roat is a national consultant and trainer with 29 years’ experience in the healthcare interpreting field. With an MPH in International Health Services, Cindy has made significant contributions to the healthcare interpreting field in the areas of training, program development, policy formulation, advocacy, and organizational outreach. Her written works are key resources for interpreters, providers, and administrators alike. Cindy was the principal author of the original Bridging the Gap, and her most recent book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is being used as an ancillary text at many basic training programs.

   
  No refunds can be given five days before the first workshop date. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before this date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

   
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• Diabetes for Medical Interpreters (online live via Zoom) 4 CEUs by DSHS (#704), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.4 by IMIA/NBCMI. $68/Members

  • When
    03/14/2026
  •  
    09:00 - 13:30
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    34

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:

  Diabetes for Medical Interpreters
  Presented by Rosemary Cano and Yuliya Speroff

  Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects over 34 million Americans. Diabetes can have serious long-term effects on patients’ health and lead to severe complications. Management and treatment of diabetes may involve a team of medical professionals - from endocrinologist to mental health specialists, as well as the patient and their family. 

  This class is designed to help interpreters prepare for interpreting in encounters related to diabetes care - whether it’s an insulin injection education session or a dialysis discussion. The class will cover: 

  • Definition of diabetes and related physiology 
  • Common types of diabetes 
  • How diabetes is diagnosed 
  • Common approaches to treating diabetes 
  • Complications of diabetes 
  • Challenges for interpreters 
  • Terminology and interpreting skills practice 

  

   Saturday, March 14th, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST
  Check-in at 8:50 a.m. Class from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

   
  Zoom invitations and information on how to join the workshop will be included in the registration confirmation and event reminders. Event reminders will be sent twice: one three days before the workshop, and the second the day prior to the workshop.

   $68 NOTIS members, $98 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
  Space is limited to the first 35 registrants. 

   
  Via the web five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your registration did not go through.

   

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	4 general	Approved (#704)
  Washington State AOC	4 general	Approved
  ATA	4	Approved (Category A)
  CCHI	4	Approved (ID: 9979)
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.4	Approved (ID: 23-1055)

  
  NOTE: In the event that continuing education credits are not approved by any of the above-listed entities, NOTIS will not be liable for reimbursing registration fees. 

  NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.

  

  
  

  
  Rose Cano is a a Spanish-language diabetes navigator working in the Interpreter Services Department (ISD) at Harborview Medical Center/UW Medicine in Seattle, WA.  Rose has worked at Harborview for 4 years, initially as medical interpreter staff and more recently in the role of navigator for a grant-funded initiative aiming to improve Spanish and Somali patients’ management of diabetes.  The Interpreter Services Department at Harborview provides interpretation to patients in over 90 languages via in-person, telephonic and video modalities and contributes to the health and well-being of refugee and immigrant patients, families and communities through a continuum of other programs of cross-cultural care and education. As diabetes navigator, Rose serves as a cultural broker/mediator between Spanish-speaking patients and health providers in order to ensure culturally congruent care.  She also helps patients and their families navigate the complexity of the hospital and health care system. She has a passion for storytelling and “narrative medicine”, and strives to make sure that the patient’s perspective of the world is included in the provider’s assessment and treatment plan.

  
  Yuliya Speroff is a Russian-English CoreCHI™ and DSHS-certified healthcare interpreter. Yuliya first started interpreting over 10 years ago in her hometown of Novosibirsk, Russia and has since interpreted in a variety of settings – from a fighter jet factory to a live brain surgery, and most recently at a number of hospitals in Seattle. Yuliya also holds an MA in Business Management and is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s The Medical Interpreter Blog focuses on providing medical interpreters with resources and information for continuous professional development.

  
  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificates will be emailed the following week.

   No refunds can be given after March 9th. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS Office Manager for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements. 

  Missed the Live Session?
  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

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• Healing After Vicarious Trauma for Interpreters (Online live via Zoom) 3 CEUs by DSHS (#746), AOC, CCHI, ATA. 0.3 by IMIA/NBCMI. $52/Members

  • When
    03/28/2026
  •  
    09:00 - 12:15
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    32

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  NOTIS’s Community Interpreter Division (CID) presents: 
  

  
  

  What Happened to You?

  Healing After Vicarious Trauma for Interpreters
  Presented by Marisa Rueda, Will, CHI
  
  

  
  

  Course Description
   
  Vicarious trauma is a hazard of the job for healthcare workers and community service providers. Medical interpreters are not immune to this risk. However, unlike other healthcare and community service providers, interpreters often do not have a built-in support network they can turn to when they are suffering the effects of work-induced vicarious trauma.

  Throughout this three-hour workshop, interpreters will learn how vicarious trauma may have affected them. They will also learn how to recognize their default physical and emotional responses to trauma. By recognizing their default trauma responses, interpreters can begin to understand how their bodies and minds are affected by traumatic events.

  Furthermore, interpreters will learn how vicarious trauma can lead to positive and productive growth in the future. Interpreters will be able to understand which behaviors and actions are more likely to lead to healing and resilience. Likewise, they will be able to identify which coping behaviors are more likely to lead to addictive and harmful patterns in the long term.

  Learning Objectives

  1. Identify common initial and delayed responses to trauma and vicarious trauma.
  2. Recognize symptoms associated with vicarious trauma.
  3. Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy coping strategies.
  4. Understand which behaviors and thoughts are more likely to lead to post-traumatic growth.
  5. Share traumatic experiences with interpreting colleagues in a safe space.

  
  Resources
  
  Each learner will receive the following:

  • Copy of the PowerPoint presentation
  • Link to Post-Traumatic Growth Video
  • Link to Post-Traumatic Growth After Vicarious Trauma Video
    
    

  When? 
  Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. PST. Check-in at 8:50 a.m. Class from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. PST.

  Where? 
  Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email (info@notisnet.org) or Text 425-615-6741 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. 

  Cost 
  $52 NOTIS members, $94 non-members (click to JOIN NOTIS)

  Registration 
  Register five days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

  CE credits  

  	Credits Requested	Approval Status
  Washington State DSHS	3 general	Approved (Approval number:746)
  Washington State AOC	3 general	Approved
  ATA	3	Approved (Category A)
  CCHI	3 instructional (CEAP ID #10372)	Approved
  IMIA/NBCMI	0.3 (Registry ID 24-1023)	Approved

  
  NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above.

  
  
  

  Who is teaching?
   
  Marisa Rueda Will graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Luther College in 2006. She has been a medical interpreter at a major U.S. medical center for over 15 years. She became a Certified Healthcare Interpreter-Spanish in 2012 and a Licensed Interpreter Trainer through Cross Cultural Communications in 2017. In 2020, she became a Simulation Center Instructor. She is also a member of the NCIHC Webinars Work Group. In 2022, she was invited to present at the CHIA and ATA Conferences. Marisa specializes in education through storytelling. She has a special interest in providing education about interpreting for OB, mental health, and end of life encounters.  

  

  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

  Refunds?
  Refunds will be issued if requested up to 5 days before the workshop date. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Credit for a missed workshop cannot be transferred to another workshop. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

  Missed the Live Session?
  This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available to all registered participants who missed the live session for one month after the workshop date.

  Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

  Anything else? 
  If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible. 

  Questions?
  Email NOTIS

  
  

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